Plugable USB C to M.2 NVMe Tool-free Enclosure USB C and Thunderbolt 3 Compatible up to USB 3.1 Gen 2 Speeds (10Gbps). Adapter Includes USB-C and USB 3.0 Cables (Supports M.2 NVMe SSDs 2280 2260 2242)

The new version of Realtek is fantastic. EDIT: Pluggable has switched from the troublesome JMC583 chip to the RTL9210 chip in newer adapters, so I'm changing my review from negative to positive! For more information, please see the Pluggable product page. I now have a Realtek RTL9210 adapter, which works flawlessly in all of the situations where the jmicron adapters failed miserably. Purchase an adapter based on the RTL9210 protocol! The rest of my old review, which was for the JMicron version of this adapter, can be found below. None of this nonsense works! br>br> I purchased three of these USB to NVME adapters, and they have all failed in some way. br>br>Here's what I came up with: br>The SSK HE-II is a high-end high-end high-end high-end high- C325br>The Plugable USBC-Portable USBC-Portable USBC-Portable USBC-Portable USBC-Port NVMEbr>As well as the Sabrent EC- Here's what I learned: NVMEbr>br> br>br>I put these adapters through their paces with three different NVME SSD brands on five different computers running Windows and Linux. Random power-ups happened to me. disconnections, USB bus errors, read timeouts, and other issues with reliability When the EFI tried to detect bootable drives, a desktop boot looped until the adapter was unplugged. My laptop also alerted me that a USB device had exceeded its power draw limit in another instance. They would sometimes work fine for a while and then stop working. When a short USB extension cable is used to connect the drive to a USB port, USB bus errors are common. Using front-end web development Similar issues would arise with USB ports on the panel, which were previously working fine with other devices. br>br>All of these adapters were unreliable, and they all used the same chip manufacturer on the inside: the SSK uses a JMicron JMS562, while the Plugable and Sabrent use a JMicron JMS583. br>br>I'm guessing there's something fundamentally wrong with the JMicron chips based on my own tests and other reviews and comments. They'll randomly disconnect, cause USB bus errors, make your computer boot loop, and I've even read a few reviews claiming that they killed people's SSDs due to overheating, though I think that's more due to the enclosures' poor cooling than the JMicron chip. br>br>At the moment, there are four chips on the open market that provide this type of NVME to USB bridge (that I am aware of): JMicron JMS562, JMicron JMS583, Asmedia ASM2362, and Realtek RTL9210 are examples of JMicron JMS562, JMicron JMS583, Asmedia ASM2362, and Realtek RTL9210. br>br>I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the Asmedia or Realtek chips. br>br>Right now, the Asmedia ASM2362 has a limited number of options. Models from both UGreen and Syba, as well as a slew of generic Chinese adapters, are available on Amazon. I have yet to try these. br>br>The Realtek RTL9210 appears to be the newest chip, with the fewest options available. However, there are at least two adapters available on Amazon, with the JEYI i9 GTR appearing to be the best one to try. Asus is said to be working on one as well, but it does not appear to be ready yet. gamer- ish. I haven't done much with this chip yet, but I intend to do so soon. br>br>Note that if you want smartmontools (smartctl) to check information on your adapter, you must use the "-" option. Version 7 is required for the "d sntjmicron" argument. a score of zero or higher The - may not be required in future versions. d argument, but it serves the purpose for the time being. These adapters are prone to overheating. br>br> It is to be taken seriously. Slide-in covers, such as the SSK and Plugable, are not something I recommend. Invest in a "sandwich" adapter, such as the Sabrent. Both the SSK and the Plugable came with thermal pads that had such a strong adhesive that I assume they were meant to be permanent, because there's no way to remove them without ripping any labels on your SSD, which is exactly what happened to me. Furthermore, the thermal pads did a poor job of transferring heat from the SSD to the metal housing. I was able to get my Samsung 960 EVO to reach its 77C thermal limit using both the SSK and the Plugable, after which it began to throttle performance. With the Plugable, I was able to lower the temperature to 70°C by adding my own custom thermal pads to the top and bottom of the SSD, but it was unsightly, difficult, and time-consuming. Simply choose an adapter with a clamshell/sandwich style housing to save yourself the trouble. br>br>The SSK adapter appeared to be the best, but it was the least stable. It drew too much power from one of my laptop's USB ports and caused the most instability and reliability issues. br>br>In some computers, the Plugable adapter worked well, but using a short USB extension cable or front-facing speakers improved the situation. The failure was due to side-USB ports. It was also difficult to remove the adhesive from the thermal pads. br>br>In the case of the Sabrent EC-, The USB C plug is too far recessed into the carrier on the NVME, resulting in a poor connection between the cable and the carrier. Because the aluminum carrier's wall is too thick, the cable plug cannot be fully inserted. When I wiggled the cable or moved the adapter around on my desk, it would disconnect. br>br>If it weren't for this, the Sabrent EC-100 would be obsolete. NVME has the potential to be a good adapter. It's a big, heavy hunk of metal, so I'm sure it'll absorb all of the heat from the SSD, and thermal pads can be used on both sides. The latch and cover can rattle a little, but I'm sure that's something that could be fixed with some tape or silicone. They simply made a design mistake by not including a USB port that protrudes slightly from the body, allowing the cable to be fully inserted. If you're curious, go to AnandTech's forums and search for "*STABLE* NVMe - Are you looking for a USB adapter? ", "stable-" as the thread ID nvme- usb- adapter. 2572973". It appears that I am not the only one having difficulty finding a good adapter. br>br>I wasted a lot of time on these adapters, and I'm sorry I had to return them all, but none of them work.

Sierra Chapman

| Jun 03, 2021

(EDITED IN FEBRUARY 2021) Edit: This is now a five-star rating. This enclosure's new chipset allows it to run without producing the same amount of heat as the previous chipset. My new enclosure, which includes a new chipset, is performing admirably. This is a lovely enclosure. Finally, it's what I'm sure it was meant to be all along. With $10 off, I can't give it anything less than a five-star rating right now, but I'll keep the stars at one to maintain the review's visibility. And shame on Amazon for removing Customer Review comments, which were once a very useful tool for both sellers and buyers. br>br>Original review: When I read one-star reviews, I frequently discover important, unlisted details about an item, as well as useful information straight from the "real world" and actual usage. Now is my chance to contribute and, hopefully, add value to the smart people who come through here. Let's get this party started. br>br>While this enclosure looks great, feels great, and is designed with convenience in mind, it's also a bit pricey. FREE FUNCTION/ACCESS MEAN NOTHING IF THE DRIVE YOU PUT IN IT IS KILLED. Yes, about 3 months after purchase, this Plugable enclosure killed my top-of-the-line 500GB Samsung SSD after intermittent, light use (simply migrating files). I won't go into detail about the loss, but after seeing the many others who have experienced the same or similar losses as a result of this Plugable brand enclosure, I believe this product should not be listed for sale here, or anywhere else, until they can resolve the issue that is causing customers' drives to fail. br>br>I'll be contacting Plugable next for assistance. Regardless of the outcome, I will return to update this review with my personal experience. br>br>Don't store anything important in this drive enclosure.

Arjun Gordon

| Apr 25, 2021

IT HEATS UP TOO MUCH. MY $550 SAMSUNG DRIVE WAS COMPLETELY DESTRUCTED! GET OUT OF HERE! I WAS USING THIS AS WELL AS MY $550 SAMSUNG EVO 970 2TB DRIVE. 80% INTO TRANSFERRING A 900GB FILE ALL THINGS STOPPED. WHEN I PICKED UP THIS CASE TO CHECK FOR A LOST CONNECTION, IT BURNS MY HEAD SO BADLY THAT I HAD TO RUN COLD WATER OVER IT AND GET A BLISTER! THE INSIDE DRIVE WAS MELTED NEAR THE CONNECTOR. br>br> WITH ANY OTHER DRIVE ENCLOSURE, THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME. MY $550 DRIVE WAS KILLED BY IT. AVOID THIS PRODUCT AT ALL COSTS. IT COULD HAVE BEEN ON FIRE AT THE TIME. I WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY WITH A DRIVE THAT WAS LOST FOR $550 AND A BAD BLISTER!.

Estella Bradshaw

| Sep 12, 2021

It's about the same price as a solid-state drive enclosure. Other vendors' comparable enclosures are currently priced in the hundreds of dollars - for the enclosure alone br>br>I'm happy to report that this is an NVMe enclosure, and it's fast. It's not as fast as the internal drives in my Dell Precision 7720, which are connected directly to the PCIe bus, but it's still fast enough for video editing. br>br>In testing this evening, I saw around 580MB/s writes to and 800MB/s reads from the external drive using OEM Samsung PM961 1TB drives in both the enclosure and the laptop; I saw marginally better performance using a Samsung 950 Pro 512GB drive in the enclosure - 600 and 810 megabits per second, respectively. The enclosure has the potential to - and most likely will - It could be faster, but Dell Precision laptops are known for their slow NVMe transfers, so I'm sure that's a factor, and at this price, I'm not going to complain. br>br>I only received this about an hour ago, so I can't comment on the enclosure's longevity just yet - However, it has the impression of being a fairly sturdy unit. I have high expectations, and thus far, I would strongly recommend it.

Santino Sparks

| Feb 15, 2021